Animation

Animation is a filmmaking technique whereby pictures are created or manipulated and then played in sequence to create the illusion of moving images. In traditional animation, images are drawn or painted by hand on transparent celluloid sheets to be photographed and exhibited on film. Animation has been recognized as an artistic medium, specifically within the entertainment industry.

Many animations are either traditional animations or computer animations made with computer-generated imagery (CGI).
Stop motion animation, in particular claymation, is also prominent alongside these other forms, albeit to a lesser degree.

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